Body found in Elmhurst identified as NW suburban man

Police in west suburban Elmhurst are investigating after the body of a 45-year-old man was found along the banks of a creek Monday afternoon.

The man was identified as Russell Winkler, of Bensenville, a statement from police said.

Police were called to a report of the body along the banks of the Salt Creek behind the Diplomat West banquet hall in the 600 block of West North Avenue about 1:20 p.m. Monday, Elmhurst Police Chief Michael Ruth said in a statement.

Officials learned Winkler had been dead for more than 24 hours. Winkler's family identified him and the cause and manner of death are pending, the statement said.